Quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain KFC which specializes in American-style fried chicken has opened its latest outlet at Rustomjee Azziano, Majiwada in Thane, an official announced on social media on Friday.
“We’re spicing things up with the grand opening of our newest KFC store! Join us for a finger-lickin’ good time at Rustomjee Azziano, Majiwada, Thane. Let the crispy celebrations begin!” wrote Azhar Punjabi, deputy manager – business development, Sapphire Foods India Ltd, while sharing photos of the outlet.
Sapphire Food is one of the two companies that run the Yum! Brands that owns KFC in India, the other being Devyani International Ltd.
KFC has been aggressively expanding its footprint across the country. In December last year, it opened its 1000th store at DLF Cyber Hub in Gurugram, which was also the brand’s first restaurant in India with 100% table service.
KFC is a global chicken restaurant brand headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1930. The QSR chain opened its first India outlet in Bengaluru in 1995. Currently, KFC operates more than 26,000 restaurants in over 145 countries and territories.